Marciana L. Laster, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
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RR 230
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Indianapolis, IN
Bio
Dr. Marciana L. Laster is a board-certified pediatric nephrologist and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Indiana University. She cares for patients at Riley Children’s Hospital, where she specializes in the diagnosis and management of childhood kidney diseases, including hypertension, kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, and complex renal disorders.
Dr. Laster earned her medical degree from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 2011. She completed her pediatric residency at the Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology at UCLA, where she also received a Master of Science in Clinical Research and advanced research training.
Her research focuses on health equity and precision-health approaches in pediatric bone disease, reflecting her commitment to improving outcomes for children with chronic kidney conditions through innovative, data-driven care.
Dr. Laster is actively involved in clinical care, education, and research, and she participates in ongoing multicenter studies aimed at advancing understanding of kidney disease in children.
| Year | Degree | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | MS | University of California, Los Angeles |
| 2011 | MD | Northwestern University |
| 2007 | BS | Loyola University Chicago |